Senior Manager, Advocacy and Justice for Children Job in Kampala - World Vision

Lead Transformative Change for Uganda's Children

World Vision International, a global Christian humanitarian organisation with over 70 years of experience, is seeking a passionate and strategic leader for the role of Senior Manager, Advocacy and Justice for Children in Kampala. This is a pivotal leadership position for a professional dedicated to overcoming poverty and ensuring the most vulnerable children in Uganda experience fullness of life.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

You will provide strategic leadership to advance child rights and protection in Uganda. Your core duties will include:

• Developing and implementing high-impact national advocacy strategies aligned with World Vision's global and local priorities.
• Building and nurturing strategic partnerships with government ministries, civil society organisations, donors, and other key stakeholders in Uganda's development sector.
• Influencing national policy, legislation, and practice to promote justice and protection for children.
• Leading advocacy campaigns and initiatives that amplify the voices of vulnerable children.
• Providing technical guidance and leadership to the team on child rights programming and advocacy.
• Representing World Vision at high-level national forums, meetings, and with media on issues of child advocacy and justice.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• A Master's degree in Social Sciences, Law, International Development, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in advocacy, policy influencing, or child rights programming, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• A proven track record of successfully influencing policy and practice at national and international levels.
• Strong understanding of Uganda's child rights legal frameworks, justice system, and the national development context.
• Excellent communication, networking, negotiation, and public representation skills.
• Commitment to World Vision's Christian ethos and values.

Why Join World Vision Uganda?

This is a local fixed-term contract offering the opportunity to work with a team of over 33,000 staff worldwide. You will play a direct role in transforming the life stories of Uganda's most vulnerable children. While a specific salary is not advertised, World Vision offers competitive remuneration and benefits packages within the Ugandan NGO sector, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Deadline: 15 December 2024

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply online through the official World Vision International careers portal: Click Here to Apply Now